What reading level is the In American History series?

The In American History series by David K. Fremon is at a Grades 6.9–9.4 reading level (average Grade 7.8). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 11 books in the series.

What order should I read the In American History books?

The In American History series has 11 books in order: 1. Japanese-American internment in American history, 2. Shays' Rebellion and the Constitution in American history, 3. The Alaska Purchase in American history, 4. The Battle of the Little Bighorn in American history, 5. The Boston Tea Party in American history, and 6 more.

What age is the In American History series appropriate for?

The In American History series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 2.5/5.

In American History Books in Order

11 books by David K. Fremon. Reading level: Grades 6.9–9.4. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).

Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. In American History (11 books by David K. Fremon) lands at reading level Grades 6.9–9.4, with average content intensity 2.5/5.

The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.

Books

Grades 6.9–9.4

Reading Level

2.5/5

Avg. Intensity

Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Varies

Content intensity ranges from Gentle to Moderate across the series.

First book Latest book

In American History Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Japanese-American internment in American history David K. Fremon	Level 7-8	Moderate
2	Shays' Rebellion and the Constitution in American history Mary Hull	Level 9-10	Mild
3	The Alaska Purchase in American history David K. Fremon	Level 7	Gentle
4	The Battle of the Little Bighorn in American history Nancy Warren Ferrell	Level 7-8	Moderate
5	The Boston Tea Party in American history Mary Hull	Level 8-9	Mild
6	The dust bowl and the Depression in American history Debra McArthur	Level 8-9	Moderate
7	The Jim Crow Laws and Racism in American History David K. Fremon	Level 7-8	Moderate
8	The Little Rock School Desegregation Crisis in American History (In American History) Robert Somerlott	Level 8-9	Moderate
9	The Salem witchcraft trials in American history David K. Fremon	Level 6-7	Moderate
10	The Union and the Civil War in American history Mary Hull	Level 9-10	Moderate
11	The Watergate scandal in American history David K. Fremon	Level 7-8	Mild

Level 9-10 Moderate

The Watergate scandal in American history

David K. Fremon

The Watergate scandal in American history

David K. Fremon

Level 7-8 Mild

Questions about the In American History series

What reading level is the In American History series?: The In American History series by David K. Fremon is at a Grades 6.9–9.4 reading level (average Grade 7.8). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 11 books in the series.
What order should I read the In American History books?: The reading-order table above lists all 11 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
What age is the In American History series appropriate for?: The In American History series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 2.5/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.